C10377v2 Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Focussing on both creative process and creative output across all forms of writing, this degree combines the core elements of writing technique with industry practice, critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Taught by a team of experienced writers, publishers, scholars and industry professionals, this course will prepare the student for a wide range of careers and opportunities, including writing and editing, story developing and world building, teaching and researching, and other industries where writing and communicating lie at the heart of the role.Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.Students gain practical experience and theoretical engagement in the discipline of contemporary creative writing.

They apply their skills across a number of key genres and narrative forms.

An emphasis on critical skills leading towards the development of independent writing projects prepares students for professional practice.By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines.

These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly accelerating world of change.

Students must complete 240 credit points consisting of 24 credit points of communication core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48-credit-point second major (subject to application), 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives and a 96-credit-point creative intelligence and innovation core. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete elective subjects.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students write in diverse forms and genres, and can elect to undertake a final project in a form or genre of their choice. All students are eligible to submit to the annual UTS Writers' Anthology as both an editor and/or contributor. Students can also elect to undertake a professional placement during their course.

In the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, students can undertake between 6 and 12 credit points of internship (work experience) that relates to innovation within their research, career development or core degree specialisations. For students undertaking 12 credit points of internship, international internships may be negotiated.

This course involves significant industry engagement as part of the learning process. Students may be required to relinquish intellectual property when they opt in to certain industry-related experiences, particularly relating to internships and capstone projects.

Course completion requirements

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Course program

The following example shows a typical full-time program.

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Year 3

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Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) (C10369).

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.